Diane Anstine, associate professor and chair of economics, was named the first holder of the Mary Schneller Rosar Professor of Economics endowed chair.

June 24, 2011—North Central College recently announced that Diane Anstine, associate professor and chair of economics, was named the first holder of the Mary Schneller Rosar Professor of Economics endowed chair.

The new endowed chair was made possible by the generosity of alumnae Mary Schneller Rosar, Class of 1933, and her sister Cecelia Schneller Mueller, Class of 1927.

During the faculty meeting in November, R. Devadoss Pandian, vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty, named Associate Professor and Chair of Economics Diane Anstine (right) a Ruge Fellow in recognition of her excellence in teaching.

The Ruge Fellows program is designed to recognize, celebrate and reward faculty for their contributions to the teaching and learning environment at North Central College. Honorees are selected after a rigorous application and review process.